Can A Woman Lead Men In Salat?
In March 2005, a small group of Muslim men and women conducted a ‘Jum’ah prayer with a sister performing the khutbah and leading the prayer.’ This event raised questions about whether or not it was permissible in Islamic law for
The Months And Days Of The Islamic Calendar
"There are four months out the year in which a Muslim must pay closer attention to what he says or does. Sins committed during these months are more serious than the same sins committed outside of these months."Dr. Abdullah bin
Is Sex During The ‘Iddah Allowed In The Maliki School?
"Imam Malik and legal experts of the school held that a man who initiates the divorce waiting period (‘iddah) is not allowed to be alone with his wife."Dr. Abdullah Bin Hamid AliTweet Question: “I’d like to clarify a legal ruling in the
Ramadan: The Noble Guest
In a moving tribute to the blessed month of Ramadan, Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali the Founding Director of the Lamppost Education Initiative offers some poetic insights that enables us to honor and reflect upon the beauty of Ramadan. Click here
Bilal & Other Racial Minorities In Early Islam Dr. Abdullah Bin Hamid Ali
For many Muslims, Bilal b. Rabah, is the typical starting point of conversations about blackness and social marginalization. In the present, however, he is rarely the starting point of discussions about faith, fidelity, and sincerity to the prophetic mission. Perhaps, the
REMEMBER THE DAYS OF THE ICONOCLASTS
An Iconoclast is someone who smashes idols. And, the days of Hajj remind us of three of the most important of them: Ibrahim, Hajar, and Ishaq (Allah’s blessing and peace upon them all). The earth’s revolutions and rotations bring us
How Islamic Is Critical Race Theory?
Critiquing ideologies is often mired by oversimplification. And, such critiques, likewise, result in the terms under scrutiny being stigmatized along with their advocates. This applies to ideological targets like Marxism, socialism, feminism, and critical race theory. Whenever one wants to
Ghazali’s Creed (Qawa’id Al-‘Aqa’id)-Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali
With the Name of Allah, All-Compassionate, All-Merciful All praise is due to Allah, The Initiator, The Repeater, The Doer of whatever He wants, The Possessor of the Glorious Throne and the Powerful Grasp, The One who Guides the best of all